The University of Michigan Wolverines Drake Harris makes a catch against Kenneth Sloss during first half action of the Spring Game on Friday, April 1, 2016 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan.(Photo: Kirthmon F. Dozier, DFP)

"To my teammates, friends, family, and fans, you never gave up on me and always allowed me to see the light at the end of the tunnel. If I️t wasn’t for you all, I️ wouldn’t be where I️ am today," Harris wrote. "I️ will be continuing my football career elsewhere for my 5th year season. I️ will forever cherish my memories in the Big House and I️ will never forget the lessons and qualities that made me a Michigan man."

After a headline-making recruitment that saw Harris – a two-sport athlete in high school – decommit from Michigan State and pledge to Michigan, things never really got off the ground for the former Grand Rapids Christian star.

A hamstring injury cost Harris his entire senior year of high school and lingered into his true freshman year at Michigan in 2014. He appeared to make strides early in Harbaugh's first season of 2015, but once again battled various injuries.

A dominant receiver in high school, Harris turned himself into one of the country's top prospects back in 2012. As a sophomore in 2011, Harris made 57 catches for 1,018 yards.

The following year, he became one of only 12 players (at the time) nationally to surpass the 2,000-yard mark in the season, making 91 catches for 2,015 yards to lead Christian the Division 3 state title. His 243 receiving yards in that title game is a state record.

At U-M, though, the injuries never got out of the way.

Harris finished his Michigan career with nine receptions for 60 yards in 25 appearances. The Wolverines are expected to return their top nine pass catchers in 2018. Harris finished the season with one reception for 10 yards.